Oregon star Dillon Gabriel's fiancee Zo Caswell drops a 2-word message ahead of Heisman Trophy ceremony in NYC

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel put in a sensational performance in the Big Ten championship game leading the Ducks to an impressive 45-37 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions. He registered 283 yards (on 68.8% pass completion rate) resulting in four touchdowns.

On Monday, his status as one of the best players in college football was rewarded with a nomination as a finalist for the much-coveted Heisman Trophy.

Ahead of the Heisman ceremony in New York on December 14, the Heisman contender flew to the Big Apple with his fiancee Zo Caswell. She posted a picture on her Instagram stories of the couple traveling in a private jet.

She captioned the post:

"NYC bound," Caswell wrote.

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Although he has been chosen as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, according to FanDuel, Dillon Gabriel (+40,000) trails behind the favorite for the prestigious Trophy, Colorado Buffaloes' two-way star Travis Hunter (-4,000).

Dillon Gabriel thankful for Heisman Trophy nomination

In addition to being named a Heisman Trophy finalist, Dillon Gabriel was also named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.

During Tuesday's interview with the National Football Foundation, Gabriel expressed his excitement at being nominated for the Heisman Trophy alongside Colorado's Travis Hunter, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty and Miami's Cam Ward.

"I was in the car, had ESPN rolling with the crew that we had coming here. It was a good time," Gabriel said. "Everyone was excited. A couple of Facetime calls as well. Appreciative of everyone coming together and being part of that.

"Crazy. It was definitely an honor. If you are there, you did something great. I know I have a special group to play with, and I am excited to represent them [in New York City]."

Dillon Gabriel finished the season with 3,558 yards on 73.2% completion, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions, as well as 192 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.

The Oregon quarterback led the Ducks to an unbeaten season (13-0) which includes a Big Ten championship title, the No. 1 seed in the college football playoffs and a first-round bye.

A meeting against either the Ohio State Buckeyes or the Tennessee Volunteers in the Rose Bowl is up next for the Ducks who have the best odds (+350) to win the national championship.